Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-04-15

Can, a stop be put 70 this thing Of per
sons going out on Sunday and hunting
through the fields aud woods with lot of
yelping Dogs II has grown TO be a great
annoyance and many persons living with
in a radius OF a few miles from town are
complaining greatly about it, Let the
proper authorities take notice of this
matter.
l Will open a full line of Spring and
Simmer millinery at Maurertown, on or
about April 9th. I respectfully invite
the ladies TO call 10 and examine this fine
stock. VIM. Bauserman.
Milt. Rhodes, VIII French and Geo.
Hoilngsworth are among the progressive
men Of this section They appeared on
the streets last Monday wearing straw
hats. We admire their pluck in thus
trying 10 force til" season, but we are
afraid that cod Prob and the rest Of
the signal corps will not regulate the
weather by these same straw hats. But
then there is no BARN in making the trial.
J. :. Borden q Co. have Just received a
fall stock Of spring and summer goods,
which vii be sold low down.
A RARE CHANCE l-Grocery stock and
fixtures for sale. One Of the best paying
businesses in town. Location central,im
mediately iu froht Of the courthouse.
40 tail ends or remnants. all first class
s.aple goods, stock low Will require but
a few hundred dollars This is golden
opportunity, trade already established
Apply at ouce OF sou will get left.
W BARRON.
wANTED-6O cattle 20 craze. Terms
low. Reference given Address william
Harper. Lost River. W. Va. Imr2j-it,
The local optionists IN stanton have
given notice that they will contest the
election held in tina, place on Tuesday. Of
last week. 10 which the wet ticket won
bv decided majority. The ground for
contest il that the "wets1 used tickets
printed on paper OF light cream color
instead Of white as required by law.
J. 8. Borden & Co. challenge the conn
~ on shoes as to price and quality.
From the Winchester Times we learn
that the trial of T. A. Ridenour for the
murder OF Andy Broy, was commenced in
that place on Monday. Up TO the time Of
their going TO press a dozen or more wit
nesses for the prosecution had been examin
ed, and their testimoney pointed strongly
to the prisoner as the guilty party. The
trial will probably be a long one as there
are about $50 witnesses 70 examine We
hope to give the conclusion Of the trial
and the verdict in our next issue.
The missionary society OF the Reformed
church held its monthly meeting on the
evening Of the 9Th of April. The atten-
dance was good, and all seemed deeply
interested in the exercises Of the evening,
which consisted Of prayer, singing, read
ing of scripture and reading Of letters Of
four missionaries in Japan An approprl-
alton Of fifty dollars was made TO foreign
missions. The contributions of the eve
ming were s7.4j. Eight new members
were added. The society IS in a flourish
lug condition.
4 large fire has been raging for several
DAYS and nights on the Fort mountain
opposite Woodstock. II extends in a con-
t.nuous line for four or five miles along the
range and is fast creeping down towards
the fencing along the foot. The sight is
o grand one at night and is strikingly like
the camp fires of a vast host. As all three
of the mountains in this range are on fire
the destruction Of timber will be very
great Fighting the fire by burning against
It has already commenced.
travels Cornet Band appeared on the
balcony in front of Twins Opera Hall on
Monday night and gave the public gen
orally most delightful serenade. The
large crowd that gathered on Court square
enjoyed the music very much aud wer'
loud in their praise. This band is an ole
organization and has been regarded as OF
b Of the best in the Valley. Their per
Torrance is Of high order Of merit Will
the music they purchase and use IS Of tn
best. The only complaint that can b
I made of them il that they do not give N
their delightful music frequently.
Is there no remedy for the multitude o
worthless dogs that over run the street
by day and make the nights hideous will
+ their bowls and yelps' They have be
+, come worse than a nuisance and are con
slant sources Of danger especially u
ladies' and others when out riding o
- horseback. Only a few evenings since
, gang of these miserable ours rushed OF
bowling and swapping at the horses
three young ladies who were ridin
through Main street causing them to b.
y come frightened aud start of at ia
speed. II there is no other way 70 abat
o this thing We would advise our people
d commence vigorous and active campail
b against them.
C WANrED-Party with good saw nj
+ TO saw large tract Of poplar near Hintol
W. Va. None need apply unless first-cia
work can be done. Address 5. II. Gard
e Sons, Ronceverte, W. Va.
"a A sneak thief has been operating IN Il
p section known as KiblertOwn, sever
Il miles west Of Woodstock. Mr.. Lemu
n MilleTs house was entered and two piec
"a Of bacon, ham and a shoulder, We
Ar stolen with sack TO put il in. The th
re- also entered the cellar and carried ont
2. half gallon JUG Of wine but kindly left
N in the yard. Mr.. Milton travels cell
IA was entered the same night, aad lot
ID beef pies and can fruit taken. Mr.. W
be KILLERS spring house was forced and
D. tered but nothing taken. Robt. Kible
~ cellar was robbed Of lot Of apples. TIT
%. people are anxious for the thief to retu
and receive a present.